Battle of the Bands by Dan Smith is a 2-4 player (up to 6 with expansion) card game where you manage a band to the top! You'll have to play different gigs, some great, some not-so-great. You'll sign contracts, record singles, and put on totally awesome shows! Does your band have what it takes?
Dwarven Miner is a game from Rather Dashing Games and designed by designed by Mike Richie. In the game you're a dwarven miner trying to dig (clearly simulated by rolling dice) in order to then construct items for customers. Whoever gets the most points from their customers wins.
Glass Road is a 2-4 player game from Z-Man Games that commemorates the 700-year-old tradition of glass-making in the Bavarian Forest. You must skillfully manage your glass and brick production in order to build the right structures that help you to keep your business flowing. Cut the forest to keep the fires burning in the ovens, and spread and remove ponds, pits and groves to supply yourself with the items you need. Fifteen specialists are there at your side to carry out your orders...
Kid Recommendation - Medium (no reading, but abstract concepts)